The journey back in time for Eels fans continues as Parra Pete delves into the 1965 season. Here’s Part 4 of his Eels History series (check out the great old newspaper clippings): The powerbase of Rugby League throughout Australia, New…
Identifying Junior Talent – A Look Back Exemplifies The Challenge
Every year, squads of talented young junior footballers vie for final positions in junior representative teams. Often, many of these young players have been part of junior talent squads before advancing to these teams. Some have been brought to an…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens (Part 3) – Pete’s Parra History
With thanks to Parra Pete, we continue with our 1960’s Eels history series. The 1964 season was a season much anticipated by the parochial Parramatta faithful. It was the third year under the regime of Ken (Killer) Kearney, and it…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens (Part 2) – Pete’s Parra History
With thanks to Parra Pete, we continue with our 1960s Eels history series. The 1963 season was history making, with the club continuing to build in strength. A super signing of the great Dick Thornett, a younger brother of the…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens – Pete’s Parra History
The coming season promises to be a massive one as the Eels prepare to celebrate their 70th birthday. Here at TCT, our mantra has been to share Parramatta’s rich history and bright future with our readers. What better way to…
Rugby League Memorabilia – 1962 Test Series
Back in the 1960s, spectator comfort wasn’t too high on the list of priorities for sports administrators. (Some venues are still back in the Stone Age!). So if you visited the SCG and sat in spots such as “The Country…
Eels Memorabilia – 1960s
The Cumberland Throw is fortunate to have a readership of Eels supporters that cross many generations and many eras of the Parramatta club. From time to time we are sent memorabilia that Parramatta fans wish to share with the Eels…
Dallas Cowboys – Study Tour
Hi Eels fans, A month ago, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the USA and study the operation of the Dallas Cowboys. I have to admit I am not a huge NFL fan. Until 2014 when I made…
[R]Eel History – Part 2
Courtesy of one of our generous benefactors, The Cumberland Throw is proud to present to you an array of newspaper scans from the 1970s. The articles range from the clerical overtures of the Parramatta Leagues Club’s expenditure on football operations in 1971…
(R)Eel History – Part 1
Thanks to the generous work of a particularly dedicated fan of the Blue & Gold who sent these clippings to The Cumberland Throw we are now able to share with you all some fascinating slices of the storied history of…